Richard Markosian

Utah

Editor and Publisher at Utah Stories

Featured in: Favicon

utahstories.com

Articles

Viral TikTok Captures Utah Neighbor Dispute Over Weed Killer, Hospitalization Follows

1 week ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

Draper, UT — A neighborhood dispute over sidewalk weed control escalated into a dramatic confrontation Thursday morning, leaving one man hospitalized and multiple lawsuits pending. The incident began when 48-year-old Linda Carrington-Myers, while walking her dog, confronted an elderly man, later identified as 76-year-old Hank Fullmer, on a public sidewalk.
Who Really Runs America? Elites, Power, and What Salt Lakers Think

3 weeks ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

The oligarchs and elites controlling and destroying democracy are a big topic in the minds of young people. But who is really the biggest “threat to democracy?”“I think it’s the highest bidder that has control in America,” said Bill on downtown Salt Lake City’s Main Street. Bernie Sanders and AOC visited Utah on their “oligarch tour.” Bernie repeated the mantra he’s stuck to for the past two decades: that the oligarchy is destroying America and undermining democracy.
Inside Utah’s $17M Magnolia Apartments: Where Compassion Turned Deadly

3 weeks ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

Five years ago, a beacon of hope rose on 300 East in Salt Lake City. It was called the Magnolia Apartments — a $17 million permanent supportive housing complex aimed at offering Utah’s chronically homeless population not just shelter, but dignity. With quartz countertops, city views, and private balconies, Magnolia was more luxury condo than transitional housing. The idea? Give people security first — and stability will follow. That was the theory.
Lambert Growers: Utah’s Family Greenhouse Since the 1960s

1 month ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

Lambert Growers in West Valley City is one of Utah’s few remaining family-run greenhouses that still grows everything on site. Now in its third generation, the nursery is operated by Kim and Charlie Clark, who took over the business from Kim’s mother, Marianne. The Clarks grow vegetable starts, herbs, and flowers in greenhouses built by Kim’s grandfather, Paul Lambert, who started the business in the 1960s.
Utah Man Sparks Outrage with Brutally Honest Restaurant Reviews

1 month ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

In a move that has shocked the local restaurant industry harder than a surprise health inspection, Utah man Adam Klutz has committed the unthinkable: he told the truth and tipped accordingly. Klutz, a 33-year-old marketing professional with a decent income, an active dating life, and a slowly eroding will to live, says he simply couldn’t take it anymore. “Everything’s more expensive — rent, gas, eggs, emotional stability — you name it. But the food?
How to Compost Like a Pro: Turning Waste Into Black Gold

1 month ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

How to Compost Like a Pro: Turning Waste Into Black Gold Fertilizer costs were sky-high—so this organic gardener turned to backyard composting, manure, and microbes. The results? Rich soil and a big surprise. To access this post, you must purchase Full Access Membership.
Why Utah’s Homeless Crisis Grows Despite Millions Spent on Solutions

2 months ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

For the past five years, I’ve been diving deep into a troubling reality: the more Utah invests in homeless services, the more homelessness seems to grow. It’s a simple observation with a complicated explanation—and it mirrors what we see unfolding in major cities across the West, from Los Angeles to Seattle, and now here in Salt Lake City. I’m Richard Markosian, editor and publisher of Utah Stories.
Salt Lake City’s Main Street: A Struggle Between Local Revival and Corporate Takeover

2 months ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

Salt Lake City’s Main Street: A Struggle Between Local Revival and Corporate Takeover Salt Lake City’s Main Street is at a crossroads—where hopes for a local business revival clash with the rising tide of corporate development, leaving the future of downtown’s unique culture hanging in the balance.
Salt Lake City’s Hidden Crisis Amid Rapid Urban Growth

2 months ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

CNBC recently profiled Salt Lake City for being an incredible hotbed for growth and opportunity. Money and investments are pouring into our city!Every spring I take a bike ride from Murray to downtown, and I document what I see along the way. I absolutely love the Jordan River Parkway Trail in the spring. Mountain views; the herons, Sandhill cranes, beavers; green grass; cattails—it gets prettier every year.
From Skeptic to Healer: How Acupuncture is Transforming Lives in Utah

Mar 31, 2025 | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

5,000 years ago, a man died in the Alps. The tattoos on his skin may have been his medicine. When scientists discovered the mummified body of Ötzi the Iceman, they didn’t expect his preserved skin to tell a medical story. But 61 tattoos later, that’s exactly what emerged. A Japanese researcher noticed that the marks matched known acupuncture points—particularly those used for joint pain and digestive distress. Later scans confirmed it: Ötzi had arthritis and a parasitic infection.